The Ansel Adams Wilderness
ESSICK, Peter
ISBN 10: 1426213298 ISBN 13: 9781426213298
Published by National Geographic Society, 2014
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Synopsis:
In this exquisitely photographed and affordable keepsake book, esteemed National Geographic photographer Peter Essick pays tribute to Ansel Adams and the craggy California Sierra Nevada wilderness area named in his honor. Like Adams, Essick aims to instill respect for the awesome yet fragile beauty of the High Sierras; the stunning images in this book reinterpret this powerful landscape through the modern lens of digital photography. Interspersed with illuminating words from prominent naturalists and conservationists, these photographs offer a new view of one of the country's most timeless and striking national parks. Elegant and evocative, this modern tribute to one of photography's greatest masters will be treasured by camera buffs and nature lovers alike.
About the Author: PETER ESSICK was named by Outdoor Photography magazine as one of the world's 40 most influential nature photographers; his focus for the past two decades has been to document human impact on development and the enduring power of the land. Essick's photographs have been exhibited worldwide and he has won numerous awards.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Ansel Adams Wilderness
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket